Algerian Nuthatch

Algerian Nuthatch

Sitta ledanti

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
17,1 cm
Gewicht
17,3 g
Familie
Sittidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

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The Algerian Nuthatch is an endangered nuthatch weighing about 17 g with a wingspan near 17 cm, discovered in 1975 and endemic to a few small forest patches in northeastern Algeria. It clings to tree trunks and branches in typical nuthatch fashion, probing bark for insects and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 17,1 cm 6.7 in
Gewicht 17,3 g 0.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV. Fledging: 22-25 days.

Gelegegröße

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Sittidae (Kleiber)
Genus Sitta
Arten Sitta ledanti

Distribution

Algerian Nuthatch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Algerian Nuthatch endangered?
The Algerian Nuthatch has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Algerian Nuthatch nest?
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 22-25 days.
How big is the Algerian Nuthatch?
The Algerian Nuthatch has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 17.3 g.
What order and family does the Algerian Nuthatch belong to?
The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae.

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